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  • November 12, 2015
Observer video team highlights Sarasota and Longboat summer happenings

From hot dog eating contest to cute kittens and puppies, Observer reporters have summed up the summer months with compelling content to catch snow birds up on area happenings.

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Library Foundation for Sarasota County President Linda Getzen and Fundraising Chair Claudia Cardillo want to see a book in the hands of every child ages 0 to 5.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 12, 2015
Library Foundation campaign to help improve early literacy

Imagination Library program gives free books to children every month for a year from age 0 to 5-years-old.

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The entry for the team of Christy McDonald Atkinson and Walter "The Amazing Walter" McDonald at the 2014 Crystal Classic.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 12, 2015
Sarasota calendar 11.12.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Nov. 12.

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  • Jack Short
  • November 12, 2015
Welcome Back: Siesta improvements will debut this season

As the season winds up, construction will wind down at Siesta Key Beach.

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The Sarasota Kiwanis Club thanked veterans with a special breakfast on Wednesday morning at Robarts Arena, including a presentation by local leaders and cards made by McIntosh Middle School students, shown here by Ernest Lohmann and Hal Noonan.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Craft Brews, Homeless rift

A look at what's going on the week of Nov. 12, 2015

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Sarasota Farmers Market Manager Phil Pagano, center, and Save our Sarasota leader Jude Levy manned a booth at the market’s “Save Pineapple Park” day in July. The market will hold another event focused on Pineapple Park this Saturday.
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  • David Conway
  • November 12, 2015
The (final?) push for Pineapple Park

After lengthy discussions regarding the sale of land near Pineapple Park to a developer, the City Commission will consider dedicating that property as parkland.

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The Missing in America Project gives seven veterans and four spouses a final resting place.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 12, 2015
A final salute: Missing In America Project gives veterans final honors

The Missing in America Project gives seven veterans and four spouses a final resting place.

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All Faiths Food Bank volunteer Phyllis Siskel.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 12, 2015
Hand in hand with open hearts

All Faiths Food Bank volunteer receives surprise from Sarasota Military Academy cadets.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 12, 2015
Avondale home sells for $1.7 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between October 26 and October 30.

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    By
  • Jack Short
  • November 12, 2015
Welcome Back: Shoreline projects to watch this season

How much sand will upcoming local beach projects bring? Enough to fill the Empire State Building’s 1.37 million cubic yards — nearly twice. Read on to learn plans for your favorite beach this season.

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Developer Greg Kveton is spearheading the DeMarcay on Palm condo project.
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  • David Conway
  • November 12, 2015
WELCOME BACK: Development continues in downtown Sarasota

Large projects continue to go through the development process, and key funding mechanisms are changing. How have the past few months changed the landscape in the heart of the city?

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Last year, stakeholders on St. Armands Circle and Longboat Key sought to address severe traffic congestion affecting the region’s barrier islands. Officials are still working on finding solutions.
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  • David Conway
  • November 12, 2015
WELCOME BACK: Can we get out of our traffic jam?

As an influx of part-time residents descends on Sarasota, officials are continuing efforts to address traffic problems in the region.

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Riverview junior Austin Katz will compete in four events at the Class 4A Swimming and Diving State Championships Nov. 14, in Stuart.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2015
Going for Gold

Riverview junior Austin Katz is the No. 1 seed in two events heading into the Class 4A Swimming and Diving State Championships Nov. 14.

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The Riverview High girls cross-country team has made 19 straight trips to the Cross-Country State Championships.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2015
19 and Counting

The Riverview High girls cross-country team extended its streak of Cross-Country State Championship appearances Nov. 7.

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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • November 12, 2015
Home of the Month: Classic on the Key

An old-fashioned Siesta Key home comes back into fashion.

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